The BS degree prepares students for professional nursing in acute and community settings. Students in this program will gain hands-on learning right from the start with clinical groups beginning after their second week. The School of Nursing offers several choices in the Bachelor of Science (BS) program. There is a track available for current LVNs who wish to pursue their BS in nursing. Once accepted, these students will be allowed advanced placement. For those with a BA/BS in another area, LLU has an accelerated track to complete their BS degree in nursing. This path can reduce the regular program by a quarter. Note that prerequisites for this program differ slightly.